Supply Chain Executive

Position Overview

Experience Required : Minimum 6 Years

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Expedite all open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery, proactively resolving delays with suppliers and vendors across Qatar and the region.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules with suppliers for FM and solar installation materials and equipment.
• Monitor and manage the end-to-end order lifecycle — from PO issuance through delivery, inspection, and goods receipt.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including procurement, project managers, FM operations teams, and finance to align supply chain activities with project milestones.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of order status, supplier performance, and delivery commitments in the ERP/procurement management system.
• Identify and escalate critical supply chain risks; develop and execute contingency plans to avoid project disruption.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with approved vendor lists (AVL), identifying alternative suppliers to reduce dependency and improve cost efficiency.
• Support the procurement team in vendor qualification, RFQ preparation, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation activities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, local content requirements (where applicable), and international trade regulations.
• Track and report KPIs including on-time delivery rates, cost savings, and supplier scorecards to management on a regular basis.
• Coordinate logistics and customs clearance for imported goods required for solar and FM projects.
• Participate in supplier audits and site visits to assess capacity, quality, and reliability.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (mandatory).
• MBA in Supply Chain Management or equivalent postgraduate qualification (strongly preferred).
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CSCP, CPSM, or equivalent are an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, or expediting roles.
• Demonstrated experience in the Facility Management (FM) sector — managing procurement of FM materials, spare parts, MEP equipment, or maintenance services.
• Hands-on experience with solar installation projects, including sourcing of solar panels, inverters, mounting systems, and associated BOP materials.
• Strong background in vendor negotiation, supplier management, and order expediting in the GCC / Qatar market.
• Proven track record of resolving procurement delays, managing escalations, and meeting project deadlines under pressure.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and procurement management platforms.

Skills & Competencies

• Supply chain expediting & tracking
• Supplier negotiation & contracting
• ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Oracle)
• FM sector procurement knowledge
• Solar BOM & technical specifications
• Logistics & customs coordination
• Vendor performance management